Guidebook for Amsterdam - Meeuwenpleinbrug
Arts & Culture
This acclaimed architectural icon is impressive enough just to look at, but their incredible film archive, film line-up and film exhibitions are legendary too. Not to be missed! (Photo courtesy of de Architect)
1109 locals recommend
Eye Film Museum
1 IJpromenadeThis acclaimed architectural icon is impressive enough just to look at, but their incredible film archive, film line-up and film exhibitions are legendary too. Not to be missed! (Photo courtesy of de Architect)
Tolhuistuin is the cultural hub of Amsterdam North, with a vibrant line-up of exhibitions and events. On top of that, it's a great place for lunch, dinner or drinks.
322 locals recommend
Tolhuistuin
2 IJpromenadeTolhuistuin is the cultural hub of Amsterdam North, with a vibrant line-up of exhibitions and events. On top of that, it's a great place for lunch, dinner or drinks.
Fill up on the history of Amsterdam North in this tiny museum.
7 locals recommend
Museum Amsterdam Noord (MAN)
28A ZamenhofstraatFill up on the history of Amsterdam North in this tiny museum.
Parks & Nature
A leafy oasis for locals and their dogs, a stone’s throw from your house. (Photo courtesy of Noorderpark)
21 locals recommend
Amsterdam, Noorderpark station
A leafy oasis for locals and their dogs, a stone’s throw from your house. (Photo courtesy of Noorderpark)
Food Scene
In this former shipyard expect beer brewed from the local water source, vegetarian burgers, recycled and upcycled decor. De Ceuvel is a must see for anyone interested in the circular economy, reinvention and sustainability. Don’t miss the rest of this award-winning project that includes sustainable workplace for social enterprises.
355 locals recommend
Café de Ceuvel
4 Korte PapaverwegIn this former shipyard expect beer brewed from the local water source, vegetarian burgers, recycled and upcycled decor. De Ceuvel is a must see for anyone interested in the circular economy, reinvention and sustainability. Don’t miss the rest of this award-winning project that includes sustainable workplace for social enterprises.
Cookies, muffins, corn breads, spelt loaves, croissants and even some local Dutch ice-cream are on offer at Dolzon, a no-fuss local bakery.
Dolzon
15 Van der PekpleinCookies, muffins, corn breads, spelt loaves, croissants and even some local Dutch ice-cream are on offer at Dolzon, a no-fuss local bakery.
Known for their rich coffee, Café Keppler roasts its own beans for a delicious brew. They also have a small hearty breakfast menu with some fun items like green shakshuka.
38 locals recommend
Café Keppler
1 Van der PekstraatKnown for their rich coffee, Café Keppler roasts its own beans for a delicious brew. They also have a small hearty breakfast menu with some fun items like green shakshuka.
A small, cosy coffee spot located in the heart of Amsterdam’s tech start-up scene. Watch local creative entrepreneurs hatching plans over coffee and sandwiches.
19 locals recommend
The Coffee Virus - A Lab
2 OverhoekspleinA small, cosy coffee spot located in the heart of Amsterdam’s tech start-up scene. Watch local creative entrepreneurs hatching plans over coffee and sandwiches.
Can’t decide between shopping or eating? Try Fashion & Tea for both. Clothing, coffee, cake, smoothies and bags -- it’s all in the mix.
Fashion & Tea
40HS Van der PekstraatCan’t decide between shopping or eating? Try Fashion & Tea for both. Clothing, coffee, cake, smoothies and bags -- it’s all in the mix.
This Indonesian restaurant is a local favourite. Try the rice table, it’s delicious. And they do take-aways!
19 locals recommend
Kannibalen en Paradijsvogels
91 hs Van der PekstraatThis Indonesian restaurant is a local favourite. Try the rice table, it’s delicious. And they do take-aways!
Delight seafood pasta? A tasty Burrata cheese pizza? This is a solid choice for rich Italian dishes, located in a pretty spot overlooking the water.
116 locals recommend
il Pecorino
11 Van der PekpleinDelight seafood pasta? A tasty Burrata cheese pizza? This is a solid choice for rich Italian dishes, located in a pretty spot overlooking the water.
Think schoolhouse retro cool decor and a relaxed atmosphere. They offer a varied menu with the occasional fancy item like French sea urchins.
131 locals recommend
Café Modern
2 MeidoornwegThink schoolhouse retro cool decor and a relaxed atmosphere. They offer a varied menu with the occasional fancy item like French sea urchins.
For something special, head to Moon -- a rotating restaurant on the 19th floor of the A’DAM Tower with 360 degree views over Amsterdam. Think chic modernist decor interior, great food plus wines with organic and biodynamic origins.
61 locals recommend
Restaurant Moon
3 OverhoekspleinFor something special, head to Moon -- a rotating restaurant on the 19th floor of the A’DAM Tower with 360 degree views over Amsterdam. Think chic modernist decor interior, great food plus wines with organic and biodynamic origins.
A fun Mexican spot with good cocktails, tasty salsa, street-food fare and a buzz.
61 locals recommend
Coba
4 SchaafstraatA fun Mexican spot with good cocktails, tasty salsa, street-food fare and a buzz.
If seafood is your favourite, head to Stork for a large variety in a spacious setting overlooking the river IJ. Try the seafood combination platters.
161 locals recommend
Café-Restaurant Stork
201 Gedempt HamerkanaalIf seafood is your favourite, head to Stork for a large variety in a spacious setting overlooking the river IJ. Try the seafood combination platters.
This is the locals favorite! Hotel the Goudfazant is located in a old garage. Head over here for a no nonsense meal in an industrial surrounding.
410 locals recommend
Hotel De Goudfazant
30 AambeeldstraatThis is the locals favorite! Hotel the Goudfazant is located in a old garage. Head over here for a no nonsense meal in an industrial surrounding.
Fans of hummus, shaksuka and other delicious Turkish dishes: head to Hanimeli!
7 locals recommend
Restaurant Turquoise Meating
160 KamperfoeliewegFans of hummus, shaksuka and other delicious Turkish dishes: head to Hanimeli!
An easy option for early morning croissants at the Bakkerszonen, located in the neighbourhood mall.
30 locals recommend
de Bakkerszonen
113 MosveldAn easy option for early morning croissants at the Bakkerszonen, located in the neighbourhood mall.
This is how we do it in Holland. Go here and order schol, lekkerbek or some kibbeling. Say yes to all kinds of sauces they offer you and eat it right away. Don’t forget to order ‘haring met uitjes’. Real Dutch pride and a local delicacy.
Vispaleis 't Geveltje
76 MeeuwenlaanThis is how we do it in Holland. Go here and order schol, lekkerbek or some kibbeling. Say yes to all kinds of sauces they offer you and eat it right away. Don’t forget to order ‘haring met uitjes’. Real Dutch pride and a local delicacy.
This place is a must-visit because of the location. In the middle of the Amsterdam Marina the big terrace has a bright and shiny view over the water. The menu is crowded by classics - order a burger or a steak with some fries, and watch the sun set.
130 locals recommend
Loetje aan 't IJ
14 WerfkadeThis place is a must-visit because of the location. In the middle of the Amsterdam Marina the big terrace has a bright and shiny view over the water. The menu is crowded by classics - order a burger or a steak with some fries, and watch the sun set.
This place is cocreating its dishes with their friend the Big Green Egg barbecue. Their menu changes regularly and they mainly use seasonal products. Also fun: the Pek market takes place in their frontgarden.
27 locals recommend
SmaaQt
79 Van der PekstraatThis place is cocreating its dishes with their friend the Big Green Egg barbecue. Their menu changes regularly and they mainly use seasonal products. Also fun: the Pek market takes place in their frontgarden.
Terrace with a waterview. This place brings food, drinks, music and art together. They host music and performing arts nights on their stage and serve dishes from fingerfood to serious meals for the hungry.
12 locals recommend
Rolling Rock Kitchen alias "The Rock"
451 DistelwegTerrace with a waterview. This place brings food, drinks, music and art together. They host music and performing arts nights on their stage and serve dishes from fingerfood to serious meals for the hungry.
A lovely beachy vibed hangout. On the terrace or inside, from breakfast till dinner and all with sustainable grown veggies and well treated animals.
1052 locals recommend
Pllek
59 T.T. NeveritawegA lovely beachy vibed hangout. On the terrace or inside, from breakfast till dinner and all with sustainable grown veggies and well treated animals.
This is the ultimate hippy-like place with a stunning view. Order lunch and hang around the creative people working on the NDSM-werf. A place to hang out for hours.
489 locals recommend
Noorderlicht Café
102 NDSM-PleinThis is the ultimate hippy-like place with a stunning view. Order lunch and hang around the creative people working on the NDSM-werf. A place to hang out for hours.
The name says it all. And as we like to quote them: ‘Forget all hypes about haute cuisine for a minute, it’s time to enjoy everything that is tasteful, rich in flavour and just simply good.’ Nice to know: they have a more than one location in Amsterdam.
28 locals recommend
Cannibale Royale du Nord
32 Mt. OndinawegThe name says it all. And as we like to quote them: ‘Forget all hypes about haute cuisine for a minute, it’s time to enjoy everything that is tasteful, rich in flavour and just simply good.’ Nice to know: they have a more than one location in Amsterdam.
This cute and tiny place in a corner of a hall at the NDSM-yard, bakes homemade pizza’s in a self-build stone oven. Usually only open for lunch, except on Fridays, when they do dinner too.
16 locals recommend
Kebec corner
12 Tt. MelaniawegThis cute and tiny place in a corner of a hall at the NDSM-yard, bakes homemade pizza’s in a self-build stone oven. Usually only open for lunch, except on Fridays, when they do dinner too.
This place is living room, concert venue, café, restaurant, workspace and record shop in one. It’s situated on the top floor of the Control Tower (De Verkeerstoren). Go here for concerts, local beers and good food.
26 locals recommend
De Ruimte
83 DistelwegThis place is living room, concert venue, café, restaurant, workspace and record shop in one. It’s situated on the top floor of the Control Tower (De Verkeerstoren). Go here for concerts, local beers and good food.
Just a very good authentic bakery. Get your croissants or pie here before you hit the city.
Bakkerij Kaandorp
20 MospleinJust a very good authentic bakery. Get your croissants or pie here before you hit the city.
The owner is Italian and the place has a real Italian vibe. They are accused of making the best pizza’s in town.
6 locals recommend
Ristorante San Remo Pizzeria
74 MosveldThe owner is Italian and the place has a real Italian vibe. They are accused of making the best pizza’s in town.
Brand new East-African restaurant in Amsterdam. Semai means ‘heaven’ in Tigrinya and Amharic, the languages they use in Eritrea and Ethiopia. And that is exactly the word we would use to describe this place.
9 locals recommend
Semai Restaurant & Lounge
35 PapaverhoekBrand new East-African restaurant in Amsterdam. Semai means ‘heaven’ in Tigrinya and Amharic, the languages they use in Eritrea and Ethiopia. And that is exactly the word we would use to describe this place.
Industrial and still cosy. Great spot and easy to reach.
104 locals recommend
Restaurant-Café De IJkantine
5 NDSM-KadeIndustrial and still cosy. Great spot and easy to reach.
A place for food, drinks and meetings. They serve a nice burger and fries. Top it off with a gin & tonic to start your evening.
Restaurant Brooklyn
30 NDSM-PleinA place for food, drinks and meetings. They serve a nice burger and fries. Top it off with a gin & tonic to start your evening.
An Amsterdam classic. Everybody knows it. Just across the IJ, looking out over Amsterdam Central Station. A no-nonsense bar where you can eat an oldskool tosti.
50 locals recommend
Cafe De Poort
44 HaarlemmerdijkAn Amsterdam classic. Everybody knows it. Just across the IJ, looking out over Amsterdam Central Station. A no-nonsense bar where you can eat an oldskool tosti.
Amazing Italian ice-cream. Not such an ice-cream lover? They also serve apple pie and a good cup of Amsterdam’s Bocca coffee.
42 locals recommend
IJssalon IJskoud de Beste
331 MeeuwenlaanAmazing Italian ice-cream. Not such an ice-cream lover? They also serve apple pie and a good cup of Amsterdam’s Bocca coffee.
Drinks & Nightlife
They call their style “a beautiful mess”, but Hangar is actually a pretty chic industrial-style spot for drinks directly on the IJ.
87 locals recommend
Hangar Amsterdam
36 AambeeldstraatThey call their style “a beautiful mess”, but Hangar is actually a pretty chic industrial-style spot for drinks directly on the IJ.
A very trendy hangout on the ground floor of in the A’DAM Tower. Expect cocktails, good music and an international crowd.
15 locals recommend
THE BUTCHER Social Club
1 OverhoekspleinA very trendy hangout on the ground floor of in the A’DAM Tower. Expect cocktails, good music and an international crowd.
Informal cafe turned hipster hangout with an actual skate park inside. Great place to get acquainted with the locals!
112 locals recommend
Skatecafe
42 Gedempt HamerkanaalInformal cafe turned hipster hangout with an actual skate park inside. Great place to get acquainted with the locals!
A very trendy and alternative brewery with a good beer selection in eye-catching bottles and glasses.
105 locals recommend
Oedipus Brewing Taproom
85 Gedempt HamerkanaalA very trendy and alternative brewery with a good beer selection in eye-catching bottles and glasses.
This restaurant, in the former canteen of Shell, is a restaurant and creative spot in one. Music venue Paradiso hosts music nights here, and they have a huge spoken word line up every month. Hop in for lunch or dinner - from a nice poké bowl to little shared dishes.
16 locals recommend
Paradiso Noord
2 IJpromenadeThis restaurant, in the former canteen of Shell, is a restaurant and creative spot in one. Music venue Paradiso hosts music nights here, and they have a huge spoken word line up every month. Hop in for lunch or dinner - from a nice poké bowl to little shared dishes.
Here, good staff taps your Heineken Extra Cold beer. You can order a classic Dutch bitterbal before you dance the night away.
Café "De Bult" B.V.
75 MosveldHere, good staff taps your Heineken Extra Cold beer. You can order a classic Dutch bitterbal before you dance the night away.
Good food and ambiance. The terrace is lovely - also in winter because of the wood stove.
18 locals recommend
Café ONS
27 BuiksloterwegGood food and ambiance. The terrace is lovely - also in winter because of the wood stove.
This old bar already exists for over a 100 years. Drink a beer or go to one of the pubquizzes or theater nights.
127 locals recommend
Café ‘t Sluisje
297 NieuwendammerdijkThis old bar already exists for over a 100 years. Drink a beer or go to one of the pubquizzes or theater nights.
Getting Around
You can rent bikes and repair your bike here
12 locals recommend
Rahtour fietsen & reparaties / Bike rent
51 Van der PekstraatYou can rent bikes and repair your bike here
Fietsenverhuur Amsterdam
2 IJpromenadePerfect place to rent a bike and discover Amsterdam
Bomengarage
237 BuikslotermeerpleinAffordable place to park your car!
Shopping
Experience a typical local Dutch market every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at the Pek Market with food, drinks and general household goods.
28 locals recommend
Pekmarkt
Van der PekstraatExperience a typical local Dutch market every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at the Pek Market with food, drinks and general household goods.
Essentials
Genco Noord Versmarkt
18 MospleinLocal supermarket
AH IJburglaan
719 IJburglaanFor your daily groceries!